Optimus DP-K1 CU User manual

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SOFTWARE SETUP MANUAL
DIGITAL AUDIO PROCESSOR DP-K1
(Version 1.05)
Thank you for purchasing TOA's Digital Audio Processor.
Please carefully follow the instructions in this manual to ensure long, trouble-free use of your equipment.
[Instruction manual configuration]
Operating Instructions
(separately attached)
Describes how to operate, install, and connect the DP-K1.
Software Setup Manual
(this document)
Describes the details of signal processing functions and
how to set the functions using the setting software, and
update the firmware.
This book supports the following
software versions.
Firmware:
Version 2.00 or later
DP-K1 setting software:
Version 2.00 or later
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DP-K1 SETTING SOFTWARE ....... 5
2. INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................... 6
3. STARTING THE SOFTWARE ............................................................................... 9
4. MAIN SCREEN ........................................................................................................ 10
4.1. Menu Term Description
4.1.1. File ................................................................................................................11
4.1.2. Edit ............................................................................................................... 11
4.1.3. View ............................................................................................................. 11
4.1.4. Unit ............................................................................................................... 11
4.1.5. Memory ........................................................................................................ 12
4.1.6. Remote ......................................................................................................... 12
4.1.7. Option ........................................................................................................... 12
4.1.8. Help .............................................................................................................. 12
5. CONFIGURATION SETTINGS
5.1. Unit Configuration Settings ..................................................................................... 13
5.2. Deleting the Unit ..................................................................................................... 18
5.3. Changing the Unit Configurations .......................................................................... 18
5.4. Changing the Zone Settings ................................................................................... 18
5.5. Changing the Crossover Combinations .................................................................. 18
5.6. Changing the Crossover Slopes ............................................................................. 18
5.7. Confirming the Slot Information .............................................................................. 19
5.8. Changing Equipment Names ................................................................................. 20
5.9. Storing the Configuration as a Template ................................................................ 20
5.10. Storing the Crossover Settings as a Template ....................................................... 20
6. UNIT VIEW ................................................................................................................ 21
7. MEMORY VIEW ....................................................................................................... 22
8. FLOW VIEW ............................................................................................................. 23
9. CONTENTS VIEW
9.1. Microphone/Line Input Module View
(Available only when the D-921E or D-921F is used) ............................................. 24
9.2. Digital Input Module View (Available only when the D-923AE is used) .................. 25
9.3. Stereo Input Module View (Available only when the D-936R is used) ................... 26
9.4. Digital Input Module View (Available only when the D-937SP is used) .................. 27
9.5. Gain View (Gain Settings) ...................................................................................... 28
9.6. Filter View (Filter Function Settings) ....................................................................... 30
9.7. Comp/Gate View (Compression/Noise Gate Function Settings) ............................ 33
9.8. Matrix/Zone Assignment View
(Bus Assignment and Crosspoint Gain Setting) ..................................................... 35
9.9. ARC View (ARC Function Setting) ......................................................................... 37
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9.10. Xover View (Crossover Function Settings)
9.10.1. Crossover function settings ........................................................................ 40
9.10.2. Time correction settings between Xover boxes ......................................... 42
9.11. Delay View (Delay Function Settings) .................................................................... 44
10. RESPONSE VIEW
10.1. Output Response View ......................................................................................... 46
10.2. Xover Response View .......................................................................................... 47
11. ARC MEASUREMENT VIEW AND MEASURING PROCEDURES
11.1. ARC Measurement View ...................................................................................... 49
11.2. Measuring Procedures ......................................................................................... 51
11.3. Operation When the ARC Boxes are Grouped .................................................... 54
11.4. Export ................................................................................................................... 55
12. SETTING AND CANCELING GROUPING
12.1. Setting a Group .................................................................................................... 56
12.2. Canceling Grouping ............................................................................................. 57
13. PRESET MEMORY SETTINGS
13.1. Recalling the Preset Memory ............................................................................... 58
13.2. Writing Data into the Preset Memory ................................................................... 58
13.3. Changing the Name ............................................................................................. 58
14. LEVEL MONITOR VIEW ....................................................................................... 59
15. MUTE ALL WINDOW ............................................................................................ 60
16. COMMUNICATIONS
16.1. Connections ......................................................................................................... 61
16.2. Method to Enable Communications between the PC and the Unit ...................... 62
16.3. Making Communications After Performing Network Settings
16.3.1. Connection settings .................................................................................. 63
16.3.2. Making communications with the target unit designated
in the connection setting .......................................................................... 69
16.4. Making Communications without Performing Network Settings
(Simple Connection) ............................................................................................. 78
17. PRINTING THE SETTING DATA ....................................................................... 83
18. SECURITY SETTINGS
18.1. Enabling the User Level ....................................................................................... 84
18.2. Logging on When the User Level is Enabled ....................................................... 85
18.3. Restriction Settings
18.3.1. Operations that can be restricted ............................................................. 86
18.3.2. Performing restricted settings .................................................................. 86
19. SETTINGS REQUIRED WHEN THE D-981 OR D-983 IS USED
19.1. Outline of the D-981 and D-983 ........................................................................... 88
19.2. Contact Input Setting Screen ............................................................................... 88
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19.3. Contact Input Function Assignment
19.3.1. Memory selection ..................................................................................... 89
19.3.2. Output volume adjustment ....................................................................... 90
19.3.3. Output mute function ................................................................................ 91
19.4. Contact Output Setting Screen ............................................................................ 92
19.5. Contact Output Function Assignment
19.5.1. Memory selection ..................................................................................... 93
19.5.2. Contact input status ................................................................................. 93
20. VIEW DISPLAY SWITCHING (SUPPLEMENT)
20.1. Docking Displays .................................................................................................. 94
20.2. Floating Displays .................................................................................................. 95
21. FIRMWARE UPDATE
21.1. Confirming the Unit's Firmware Version on the PC .............................................. 96
21.2. Updating Firmware ............................................................................................... 97
22. SPECIFICATIONS
22.1. Software Specifications ........................................................................................ 99
22.2. Communication Specifications ............................................................................. 99
22.3. Setting Items and Setting Ranges
22.3.1. Settings when the D-921E or D-921F is used .......................................... 99
22.3.2. Settings when the D-936R is used ........................................................... 99
22.3.3. Settings when the D-937SP is used ......................................................... 99
22.3.4. Signal processing box .............................................................................. 99
22.3.5. Settings when the D-981 or D-983 is used ............................................ 101
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1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE DP-K1 SETTING SOFTWARE
The DP-K1 Setting Software performs settings for the following acoustic signal processing functions and the
modules built in the DP-K1 (hereinafter referred to as "unit"). To use the software, install it on the PC that
meets the requirements described here.
• Automatic resonance control (ARC) function
• Compressor function
• Noise gate function
• Filter function
• Crossover function
• Delay function
Settings can be performed regardless of whether the PC and the unit are in communication (online) or not
(offline). However, some operation or display is enabled only online such as automatic creation of sound field
correction filters (ARC function), ARC measurement, Level monitor view, and Mute all window.
The PC communicates with the unit via a network. While they are online, the PC can remotely control preset
memory recall and settings of acoustic signal processing functions on the unit in real time.
This software runs on the operating systems of Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
A PC with a display set at high color (16 bits) or higher is recommended for use with this software.
Note
Windows is the trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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2. INSTALLATION
Terminate all other application programs in operation before installation.
Follow the procedures below to install.
Step 1. Insert the supplied CD disk into the PC's CD drive.
Step 2. Open the CD drive from the Explorer or My Computer.
Step 3. Open the [English] folder.
The [English] folder, [Japanese] folder, and other contents are displayed.
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Step 5. Double-click the DPK1_PCvxxx_fxxx_e.exe* file.
* The software version number can be confirmed at the xxx indication.
For example, when the PC Setting Software version is 1.00 and Firmware version is 1.01, it is
indicated as "DPK1_PCv100_f101_e.exe."
The following window is displayed.
Step 6. Check the contents of the window, then press the [Next] button.
The following window is displayed.
Step 4. Open the [DPK1_Software] folder.
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Step 8. Start installation according to the instructions on the screen.
Step 9. Press the [Finish] button after installation completion.
The shortcut icon for the DACsys for DP-K1 executable file is stored in the PC's start menu .
[Version update information]
• Download our TOA Products Data, web site (http://www.toa-products.com/international/) to get the up-to-
date version for the DP-K1 Setting Software and software setting instructions.
• The software version number can be confirmed using the Help menu.
• The software version which this manual supports is on the first page, and the manual preparation date at the
lower right corner of the last page.
(Example) Prepared in May 2006: Indicated as "200605"
Step 7. If necessary, change the folder into which the software will be installed, then press the [Next] button.
The following window is displayed.
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3. STARTING THE SOFTWARE
The following two different methods are available for starting the installed DP-K1 Setting Software:
(1) Starting from the [Start] button
You can start the DP-K1 Setting Software from the start menu.
Press the [Start] button on the PC's desktop, and select [Programs TOA Digital Audio Control DACsys
for DP-K1] to start.
(2) Starting from the shortcut icon
Holding down the [Ctrl] key, drag "DACsys for DP-K1" icon created in the software installation folder to the
desktop to copy.
Double-click this icon to start the software.
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4. MAIN SCREEN
Starting the DP-K1 Setting Software causes the main screen to appear.
Toolbar
Menu (see p. 11) Flow view (see p. 23)
Memory view (see p. 22)
Unit view (see p. 21)
Status bar Contents view (see p. 24)
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4.1. Menu Term Description
4.1.1. File
New: Creates (sets) a new data file.
Open... : Calls up the existing data file.
Save: Overwrites the file being edited.
Save As... : Saves the file being edited to the disk under a different name.
Print Settings... : Changes the page margin.
Print... : Prints the document onscreen.
Print Preview... : Displays a preview of the document onscreen.
Exit: Exits the DP-K1 Setting Software.
4.1.2. Edit
Cut: Initializes the setting value after copying the setting value of the designated box
to the clipboard.
Copy: Copies the setting value of the designated box to the clipboard.
Paste: Pastes the clipboard data to the designated box.
Clear: Initializes the setting value of the box.
Set Grouping: Performs the group setting of the box.
Release Grouping: Cancels the group setting of the box.
4.1.3. View
Toolbar: Shows or hides the toolbar.
Status Bar: Shows or hides the status bar.
Unit View: Shows or hides the unit view.
Contents View: Shows or hides the contents view.
Response View: Shows or hides the response view. (See p. 46.)
ARC Measurement View: Shows or hides the ARC measurement view. (See p. 49.)
Memory View
Show/hide: Shows or hides the memory view.
Floating: Floats the memory view window.
Docking: Docks the memory view window.
Mute All
Show/hide: Shows or hides the mute all window. (See p. 60.)
Floating: Floats the mute all window.
Docking: Docks the mute all window.
Level Monitor View: Shows or hides the level monitor view. (See p. 59.)
4.1.4. Unit
Create New Unit... : Creates a new unit.
Delete Unit: Deletes the unit from the setting data.
Change Unit Configuration... : Changes the unit's input/output configuration.
Change Zone Setting: Changes zone settings.
Change X-over
Combination... : Changes crossover combinations.
Slope... : Changes crossover slopes.
Slot Information... Lists the module configuration stored in memory and the slot-mounted module
configuration on the unit's rear.
Names... : Changes the names of the unit and its inputs and outputs.
Save as a Unit Template...
Unit Template... : Stores equipment configuration settings as a template.
X-over Template: Stores crossover settings as a template.
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4.1.5. Memory
Change
Memories 1 – 8: Recalls one out of 8 preset memories.
Store
Memories 1 – 8: Writes setting contents in one of 8 memories.
Names... : Changes the name of preset memory.
4.1.6. Remote
Connect... : Connects the unit to a PC for online processing.
Disconnect: Disconnects the unit from a PC for offline processing.
Note
The unit's setting does not change while in the offline state even if it is
changed with a PC.
Bulk Transmission: Transmits data of the currently opened file to the unit.
Bulk Receiving: Receives the unit's data.
Automatic Connection: Makes an automatic connection when the file is opened next time.
Firmware Version: Displays the unit's firmware version number. (Only valid when connected
online.)
Connection Settings : Allows you to perform network settings and to designate the unit's IP
address to which this software can access.
Simple Connection: Connects the PC to the unit using the unit's MAC address.
Unit's network settings are not needed.
Note
This connection method is available only for the system consisting of only
the units (10 units or less), PC, and switching hub that are connected to a
closed network.
4.1.7. Option
Security Settings... : Performs user level settings and restricted operation settings.
External Control...
Contact Input: Sets the contact inputs of the D-981 or D-983 Remote Control Module.
Contact Output: Sets the contact outputs of the D-981 or D-983.
Export to CSV File
ARC Filers: Outputs the parameters of all ARC filters for the memory being selected
as a CSV file.
4.1.8. Help
About... : Displays the DP-K1 Setting Software version number.
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5. CONFIGURATION SETTINGS
5.1. Unit Configuration Settings
Step 1. Click "Click to add unit" area on the main screen.
The Unit Configuration setting screen is displayed.
Step 2. Enter a unit name, then select the Unit ID.
A maximum of 20 characters can be used.
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Step 3. Select the input, output, and control modules.
3-1. Creating a new Unit configuration.
Select "Create New," and then modules from the pull-down menu.
(In initial status, "Create New" is selected, and all module column boxes are left "Blank.")
After selection completion, proceed to Step 4 by pressing the [Next] button, which becomes active
only when at least an input or output module is selected.
3-2. Recalling a Unit configuration from the stored template.
Select "Create from Template" and press the [Click Here] button displayed in the File Path field. A
dialog box for selecting the file is then displayed. If you select the file and press the [Finish] button,
the signal flow (see p. 17) is displayed.
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Step 4. Press the [Next] button.
The Zone Setting screen is displayed.
Note: The screen above is an example of 8-input and 8-output configuration.
Step 5. Select a Zone and Filter pattern.
The number of selectable patterns differs depending on the set input/output configuration.
Click the tab to select one.
Step 6. Press the [Next] button.
The Crossover Combination screen is displayed.
Note: To set the crossover function, proceed to Step 7. Otherwise, proceed to Step 10.
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Step 7. Click the setting contents to perform the crossover combination settings.
Setting status is displayed in the window on the right side of the screen.
[2-way/2-channel setting example]
Step 8. Press the [Next] button.
The Crossover Slope screen is displayed.
Step 9. Tick the checkboxes for the crossover slope settings.
Setting status is displayed in the window on the right side of the screen.
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Note
When using the template (see p. 20), tick "Template" box and press the [Click Here] button on its
right. A dialog box for selecting the file is then displayed. If you select the file and press the [Finish]
button, the signal flow (see below) is displayed.
Step 10. Check to ensure that the setting is correct and press the [Finish] button.
The signal flow is displayed.
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5.2. Deleting the Unit
The unit configuration that has been already created can be changed only when the PC is not in
communication with the unit.
Select the unit to be deleted in the unit view or flow view.
Select [Unit Delete] from the menu to display a dialog for confirmation.
Pressing the OK button deletes the unit.
5.3. Changing the Unit Configurations
The unit configuration that has been already created can be changed only when the PC is not in
communication with the unit.
Select the unit for which you want to change the unit configuration in the unit view or flow view.
Select [Unit Change Unit Configuration] from the menu to display the unit setting screen. Unit configuration
can be changed in the same procedures as for creating a new unit configuration.
5.4. Changing the Zone Settings
You can change the configuration zone settings already created.
Select the unit for which you want to change the zone setting in the unit view or flow view.
Select [Unit Zone] from the menu to display the Zone Setting screen.
Zone settings can be changed in the same procedures as for creating a new Unit configuration.
5.5. Changing the Crossover Combinations
You can change the configuration crossover combinations already created.
Select the unit for which you want to change the crossover combination in the unit view or flow view.
Select [Unit Change X-over Combination...] from the menu to display the Crossover Combination
screen.
Crossover combination settings can be changed in the same procedures as for creating a new Unit
configuration.
5.6. Changing the Crossover Slopes
You can change the configuration crossover slopes already created.
Select the unit for which you want to change the crossover slopes in the unit view or flow view.
Select [Unit Change X-over Slope...] from the menu to display the Crossover Slope screen.
Crossover slope settings can be changed in the same procedures as for creating a new Unit configuration.
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• Unit ID of File:
Unit ID of the setting data on the PC
• Slot No.:
Slot number of the module on the unit's rear panel
• Module Settings:
Model of module preserved in memory
• Module Status:
Model of module inserted in unit
If the Module settings and Module status data on a slot do not match, the slot data is highlighted in red as
shown below.
5.7. Confirming the Slot Information
Select [Unit Slot Information] from the menu to display the Slot Information screen.
The screen offers information on the module settings and the module status while the PC is in communication
with the unit.
Unless the Module settings and Module status data on all slots exactly match with each other, the unit does
not operate correctly.
[Operating the unit according to the Module settings data]
Reinstall modules into the unit according to the module settings data.
[Operating the unit according to the Module status data]
Change the Module settings data according to the following procedures.
Step 1. Reset the Unit configuration setting on the software without communications between the PC and the
unit.
Select the unit for which you want to change the input/output configuration in the unit view or flow
view.
Select [Unit Change Unit Configuration...] from the menu to display the Unit Configuration setting
screen. In the same procedures as for creating a new Unit configuration, set the module configuration.
(See p. 13.)
Step 2. Execute the bulk transmission or make communications with the unit by designating the transfer
direction "PC to Unit" for all data items. (See p. 72, p. 73 and p. 80.)
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5.9. Storing the Configuration as a Template
Select [Unit Save as a Unit Template Unit Template] from the menu, and the dialog for saving the file is
displayed.
Select the unit for which you want to save the configuration as a template in the unit view or flow view. Then,
assign a name and save.
5.10. Storing the Crossover Settings as a Template
Select [Unit Save as a Unit Template X-over Template] from the menu, and the dialog for saving the
file is displayed.
Select the unit for which you want to save the crossover settings as a template in the unit view or flow view.
Then, assign a name and save.
5.8. Changing Equipment Names
Select [Unit Names] from the menu to display a dialog box for name assignment.
Select the unit for which you want to change the equipment name in the unit view or flow view.
The Unit's name (Unit), Zone names (ARC 1– 8), and Input and Output names (Input 1 – 8, and Output 1 – 8)
can be changed.
Note: A maximum of 20 characters can be used.
Input names
Unit's name
Zone names Output names
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